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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored fabric with gold, blue and black designs. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The gold border runs along the entire perimeter. The design consists of a repeating pattern of various shapes and motifs, including animals and foliage. The gold design elements appear raised. The gold border is approximately 1-2% of the height of the image. The tan color of the fabric is lighter in some areas and darker in others. The blue and black colors are used for details and shading. The fabric fills the entire frame. The artist and title of the piece are "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
295 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette